Obituaries

CARTER,Diane Rose Carter, 65. Sunrise June 24, 1947 and Sunset December 8, 2012. Diane was, a graduate of West High School, formerly employed at Western Electric, former member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and current member of Refuge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond Hairston Sr. and Lillie Mae Hairston, and brothers Rev. Raymond Hairston,...

James Dwayne Johnston “Jimmy”, was born September 4, 1962 in Newark, Ohio to Carrol S. Johnston and Mamie R. Elliott Johnston.

After the death of his father Jimmy moved to Columbus in 1969 with his mother and siblings. He attended Linden McKinley High School and served in the U.S. Army.

Jimmy was the owner of “Johnston and Johnston Home and...

MARBURY,John L. Marbury I, 72. Sunrise November 7, 1940 in Clothier, WV and Sunset December 5, 2012 in Columbus, OH. John retired from the City of Columbus and was a member of Gospel Tabernacle UHC. He was preceded in death by his parents Baker and Zolie Marbury, sons John Marbury II, and Jeffrey Marbury and brothers Roy Lee Marbury and...

DINGESS-McCOYBrenda J. Dingess-McCoy, 63. Sunrise August 5, 1949 in Birmingham, AL and Sunset December 4, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Brenda was a graduate of East High School, received her Associates Degree from Franklin University, was a Veteran of The U.S Army Reserves and retired from State of Maryland Department of Taxation. She was preceded in death by her parents Rosa...

CARTER,Anna Nora Carter, 82. Sunrise July 29, 1930 in Pittsburg, PA and Sunset December 2, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Anna was a graduate of Aracome High School in Logan, WV, was a nurse at Children’s Hospital and Emersone North Hospital in Cincinnati and North Central MRDD in Columbus, a member of NAACP, SCLC, Operation Push and Triedstone Baptist Church where...

RUN THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2012 WITH PHOTOCOMBS,Norma Jean Combs, 77. Sunrise November 12, 1935 in Beckley, WV and Sunset December 2, 2012 in Columbus, OH. She worked various jobs during her lifetime including a cook and housekeeper and she loved to play bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents Houston Edward Thomas and Catherine Nancy Thomas Hayes, husband...

SCARVER,Gary Scarver, 60. Sunrise February 23, 1952 and Sunset December 1, 2012. Gary was a graduate of South High School, Freight Truck Driver at Magnetic Springs and an active member of New Salem Baptist Church where he served with the Saints of Security and the Men’s Ministry. He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita Scarver. Left to cherish...

MAYFIELD,Carol Ann Mayfield, 55. Sunrise September 15, 1957 and Sunset November 28, 2012. Carol was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, employed at The Ohio Department of Taxation, and was a faithful member of The Word Church of God in Christ where she served as a Lay Pastor and with the Usher, Adjutant and Hospitality Ministries. She was preceded...

Ricky was a Jack of All Trades, ranging from school bus driver, head Chef and working with MRDD Clients. He was a jokester and always loved to joke around with people.

Ricky was preceded in death by his mother Rosa B. Cousins Claytor, father General Lee Claytor and brothers James Claytor, David Claytor and Henry Lee Claytor.

He will be...

Elder Tommy J. Johnson, age 62, was born in Austin, Texas and answered His Saviors call on Monday November 26, 2012 from his residence.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Walker and Thessalonia Johnson.

Tommy was a gifted musician, soloist, choir director and song writer who spent is entire life in music ministry. He traveled the world as...

George Paul Jones was born August 17, 1939 in Billings, Montana. He was the oldest of three children born to Rev. George P. and Grace F. Jones.

On April 17, 1960 George and Marilyn were united in marriage and to their union was blessed with four daughters. Marilyn and George lived the first 10 years of marriage in Dayton,...

STEWART,Theresa E. Stewart, 54. Sunrise January 9, 1958 and Sunset November 22, 2012. She earned an Associate Degree in Business and later became a STNA. She was preceded in death by her husband James a. Robertson, granddaughter Umara Stewart and nephew Reginald Chaz Stewart. Left to cherish her memory parents Minnie Stewart and Bobbie Eugene Stewart, son Otha Robertson, daughters...

Markeith La-Roy Foster was born on August 9, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio at Grant Hospital to parents Frances Roberts and Curtis Foster. As a child he attended Hebrew Baptist Church. Markeith graduated from Linden McKinley High School. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a very devoted grandfather and true friend. Markeith loved Michigan State football, music,...

BONDURANT (PORTER),Adele Porter Bondurant, age 97. Sunrise November 16, 1915 and Sunset November 21, 2012. She retired from Franklin County Children’s Service. A longtime and faithful member of Mt. Zion COGIC and more recently attended The Church in Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Irene Golden, husbands Thomas Bondurant and sisters Alberta Brannon, Daisy...

Peggy was born to Walter V. and Dorothy Johnson on April 8, 1938. She went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2012. Peggy was raised in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Evrette Jr. High School and graduated from Central High School. She was a retiree from the State of Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles after 30 years of service....

Manuel E. West, age 48, passed away peacefully at home, November 19, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 1, 1964 to Mildred and Charles West who preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents Manuel was preceded in death by his sister Angela.

He is lovingly survived by his children Manuel and Marcus Sullivan,...

Ke’Antre Jabre Laqwon Dillon 21, a resident of Mansfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord at Med Central Hospital, Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:16pm. He was born July 22, 1991 to Bronson Eugene Jones and Iris Cristine Dillon Jones. He was raised by his maternal grandparents Robert Charles Dillon and Martha Dillon.

KeKe was a lovable and...

Cleo was born in Atlanta, Georgia then moved to Cincinnati, Ohio when he was 2 years old with his parents John and Lunie Thomas. He went to Taft high school and Samuel Pete Chase Law School. In 1961 Cleo started working at the United States Postal Service as a Union Rep where he severed 36 years. Cleo’s other accomplishments were...

Elizabeth Fratina Shipley Townsel Yuill was born on October 6, 1943 to the late Ida Mae Johnson and the late William Claude Shipley in Shelbyville, Kentucky. God called her home to him on November 18, 2012 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. Elizabeth or “Tee-tee” as she was known by those who loved her best, graduated from Lincoln Institute...

Riley “Big Man” Jackson was born on March 24, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Mr. and Mrs Robert and Louise Curry Jackson. He accepted Christ at an early age. Everybody knew him by Big Man. Big Man was a Big Man. Whatver came to mouth…. Came out. He touched a lot of people withhes sense of humor and...